Regulatory Coordinator Generation; Repost

For over 75 years, SMUD has been a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, delivering safe, reliable electricity at affordable rates. Serving Sacramento since 1946, our commitment to the community drives us to lead in clean energy and environmental stewardship. Our Upper American River Project (UARP), with its reservoirs and powerhouses, supplies about 20% of our customer demand, playing a vital role in ensuring system reliability and operational flexibility.

The UARP plays a crucial role in providing operational flexibility, reliable service, and affordable energy. Protecting this important infrastructure is a top priority. Our Dam Safety Program works closely with multiple teams to ensure we meet all federal and state requirements, including those from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the California Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD). Led by our Chief Dam Safety Engineer, the program takes a comprehensive, team-based approach to protect public safety, property, and the environment.

We  seeking a highly detail-oriented Regulatory Coordinator with to join our hydro operations team and lead regulatory compliance efforts for SMUD  dams and hydropower facilities. We  looking for candidates with strong backgrounds in engineering, operations, or compliance related to power generation. We also welcome those with experience in legal environments who excel at navigating complex regulations, managing critical filing deadlines, and keeping detailed records.

In this role, you will work independently and collaborate with dam safety engineers and others to develop, manage, and continually improve a comprehensive compliance documentation and record-keeping program, utilizing corporate information management systems such as Microsoft SharePoint and SAP. Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision are essential to success in this position.

This position is located at Fresh Pond (approximately 50 miles east of Sacramento, 15 miles east of Placerville, off Highway 50).

Coordinates the development and implementation of a comprehensive regulatory compliance program for SMUD’s Power Generation assets. Ensures that all necessary documents meet regulatory requirements and serves as the key contact for all compliance-related interactions, both internally and with external agencies.

Oversee regulatory compliance for all power generation assets, including thermal, gas, hydro, and renewables. Provide functional expertise to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Compliance leadership:
  Direct, plan and monitor compliance activities across all asset types.
• Expertise and direction:
  Act as a subject matter expert for key regulatory bodies, including FERC, NERC, DSOD, and CEC.
• Risk management:
  
  Proactively manage compliance issues, adapting to new and revised standards for all assigned areas, including dam safety, gas pipelines, and nuclear operations.

HYDRO/DAM SAFETY

• Compliance
  • Oversee the regulatory compliance program for SMUD  hydropower assets, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, including FERC Part 12 and DSOD requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and manage timely responses to agency inquiries.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to external agencies (e.g., FERC, DSOD, ACE), interpreting regulations and coordinating all necessary reporting and filings.
• Program and Data Management
  • Develop, implement and maintain program procedures, policies and systems to support dam safety operations.
  • Manage project documentation and archiving processes, ensuring records are organized, accessible and audit ready.
  • Safeguard Critical Energy/Electric Infrastructure Information (CEII) and other sensitive data.
• Emergency Coordination and Training
  • Serve as the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Coordinator, ensuring its development, review and update based on drills and real incidents.
  • Coordinate training to promote staff awareness of safety and compliance protocols.
  • Schedule emergency drills and coordinate with internal and external agencies to ensure…